Grasshopper Jello Shots Recipe
By Ann
If you like Grasshopper cocktails you will love these Grasshopper Jello Shots. Light and minty, these Grasshopper Jello Shots are a refreshing and fun shooter. Perfect for Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, or any holiday or party where you want a variety of gelatin shot recipes for your adult guests.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 2 Hours 35 Minutes
Ingredients:
● ¾ cup Crème de Cacao
● 2 Envelopes Unflavored Gelatin (Knox or store brand)
● 1 cup Milk
● ¾ cup Green Mint Liqueur (or crème de menthe)
● 3 drops Green Food Coloring
Directions:
● Pour the crème de cacao liqueur into a small bowl.
● Sprinkle the gelatin over the liqueur; mix well and set aside.
● Bring milk to a low boil on the stove over medium heat.
● Pour the gelatin mixture into the milk; stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
● Remove from heat.
● Pour in green mint liquor; mix.
● Add 3-4 drops green food coloring; mix well.
● Carefully pour into 2 ounce soufflé cups. Allow some headroom and do not fill to the top.
● Remove any bubbles that may form.
● You may cap your soufflé cups, or wait until the gelatin has set before capping.
● Place in refrigerator to set, approximately 2 hours.
● Makes 12 servings Grasshopper Jello Shots
Looking for more holiday jello shot recipes? You might enjoy these Christmas Cookie Jello Shots or click here for more Jello Shot Recipes.
Jello Shots are pretty easy to make. This is the basic recipe anyone can follow:
● 2 packets unflavored gelatin
● 1 cup water
● 1 cup of: vodka/rum/tequila/whiskey/schnapps/liqueurs
The 1 cup of some sort of spirits is the key. The different flavor combinations of alcoholic beverages are what makes the tasty jello shot varieties when using unflavored gelatin.
The souffle cups are 2oz, and a shot glass is 1oz, 1.5oz or 2oz normally, so you may get a different number of servings depending on the vessel you use to set the gelatin.
Grasshopper Jello Shots Ingredients:
● ¾ cup Crème de Cacao
● 2 Envelopes Unflavored Gelatin (Knox or store brand)
● 1 cup Milk
● ¾ cup Green Mint Liqueur (or crème de menthe)
● 3 drops Green Food Coloring
Grasshopper Jello Shots Mise en Place:
● Medium Pot
● Measuring Cup
● Wooden Spoon
or Silicone Spatula 
● 12 2oz Souffle Cup with Lids
or Shot Glasses 
or Plastic Shot Glasses
● Bowl
Grasshopper Jello Shots Instructions:
● Pour the crème de cacao liqueur into a small bowl.
● Sprinkle the gelatin over the liqueur; mix well and set aside.
● Bring milk to a low boil on the stove over medium heat.
● Pour the gelatin mixture into the milk; stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
● Remove from heat.
● Pour in green mint liquor; mix.
● Add 3-4 drops green food coloring; mix well.
● Carefully pour into 2 ounce soufflé cups. Allow some headroom and do not fill to the top.
● Remove any bubbles that may form.
● You may cap your soufflé cups, or wait until the gelatin has set before capping.
● Place in refrigerator to set, approximately 2 hours.
● Makes 12 servings Grasshopper Jello Shots
● To print the Grasshopper Jello Shots recipe, click here.
As always, drink responsibly and please don’t drink and drive.
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